Peculiar Ancestor Claims Shape Odd Courtroom Tales
A New York lawyer recalls bizarre clients from outlandish lawsuits and ancestor land titles. Tales include a woman claiming Hudson River rights via Henry Hudson and another man seeking title to the subtreasury site from a Washington gift.
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New York
Washington
Patent Office
Anneke Jans
Hudson River
Henry Hudson
George Washington
New York Tribune
Did you gamble in stocks quote misleads reader
A Washington Star quote recalls a gambler who thought he was gambling but says the gentlemen who took his money knew better. The remark frames a reflection on investment schemes and risk.
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Washington Star
Jones County Board to Meet on March 1914 for Resolution Objections
The Jones county board of supervisors schedules a 10:00 a.m. meeting on the ind day of March 1914 at the county courthouse in Anamosa to consider objections to a proposed resolution. Another session is set for March 2 1914 to hear protests on bridges and culverts construction. County Auditor J Hines certifies the resolution was adopted February 4 1914.
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Board of Supervisors
Jones County Court House
Anamosa
Town
Real estate transfers list numerous Iowa parcels and small sums
W J Nicholas and wife sell multiple lots in Wyoming for 2750 dollars. George W Richmond and wife sell parts of Railroad add to Monticello for 925 dollars. W G Richmond sells connected lots in Monticello for 150. Oscar Bowker sells Oxford Mills lots 22 23 24 for 1 dollar. Anna Bowker sells same lots for 1 dollar. Heirs of George Lathrop to Oscar Bowker lot 24 Oxford Mills for 1 dollar. Mary Cook et al to John Shedek land in Oxford Junction. Ed Horton and wife sell lands in Clay and Scotch Grove townships for 12000. L M Carpenter to Albert Hartwig lands in Rome townships for 1. E N Wilcox to Oliver Anderson Oxford township for 1. Charles Oeschger to Bertha Bell part of section 3 Richland township for 1800. Wm M Byerly to J R Soper lands in Jackson township for 750. Michael O Toole to Joe R Soper Jackson township for 1. Margaret Morrissey to J R Soper Jackson township for 600. H H Soper referee to J R Soper lands in Fairview township for 3900. Christopher Wurzbacher to United Brethren church Morley for 233. Allie Pulcifer to C S Bidwell Monticello for 1875. J J Locher to E J Lightfoot half interest in Monticello lot for 1.
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W. G. Richmond
G. W. Richmond
Monticello
Oscar Bowker
Ben Hansen
Oxford
Oxford Mills
Anna Bowker
Ben Hanson
George Lathrop
Ed Horton
Ernest Horton
Clay Township
Scotch Grove
L. M. Carpenter
Albert Hartwig
Rome
Q.c. Dad
E.N. Wilcox
Oliver Anderson
Charles Oeschger
Bertha Bell
Richland
J. R. Soper
Fairview
Fairview Township
Christopher Wurzbacher
United Brethern Church
Morley
Iowa
Block
Wurzbacher
Practical Household Tips From An Early 20th Century Page
Quick remedies and prep tips cover ink stains rust removal using wood ashes and kerosene, paint stain cleanup with turpentine, lemon juice, and salt, cooking carrot and beet whole, peeling jelly cake edges, quicklime to absorb dampness, butter storage in jars, pricking potato ends, avoiding rust by heat after washing, hot water and bran to clean paint, and flavoring potatoes with sugar and salt for a better taste.
Mt Vernon ad hints at rural decline and town loss
The piece describes WAUBEEE a small town near Mount Vernon that faded after a store emigration ending with two pool rooms and one church. It notes rural delivery, depopulation, and farm value drops from $20 to $35 per acre while warning farmers and townspeople about catalogue houses “killing towns.”
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Mt. Vernon
Hawkeye
Waubeee
Mount Vernon
Washington Post Quote on Married Men and Angels
The Washington Post remarks on how married men respond to the idea of angels. It asserts they do not deny angels but revise their concept of angels to fit their views.
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Washington Post
Uncle Sam Fortifies Canal Amid Peace Outlook
The Omaha Bee notes a push to strengthen the canal despite reliance on a peace-oriented administration. The column suggests a contrast between military preparedness and a pacifist stance within policy.
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Omaha Bee
Uncle Sam
Prince of Peace
Pingpong With Javelins
The Democratic organization in Hopkinton fights over federal appointments in a stalemated feud. The contest for marshal of the northern district and attorney for the southern district resembles a pingpong game with javelins, as Iowa leaders clash and rank and file wait.
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Hopkinton
Iowa Democrat
Iowa
Democratic Party
The Credit Belongs to Pindell
The Independent congratulates the president and Mr Pindell for declining the appointment of ambassador to Russia. This act removes one criticism of the administration's diplomatic policy, though more criticisms remain and should be removed with similar courage.
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the Independent
Pindell
Russia
Mexican conflict described with guns and bayonets
The Kansas City Times quotes a stance that if bloodshed and weapons are inevitable in Mexico the burden should fall to Mexicans to provide the bloodshed and to wield the equipment, framing the outlook as a harsh national viewpoint.
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Kansas City Times
Mexico
Australian frozen meat shipment reaches Seattle market
Two million pounds of beef and mutton arrived in Seattle from Australia, the first shred shipment of its kind. Company officers anticipate regular future shipments to follow. The note mentions a Western Newspaper Union advertising Canada lands and local pushback against such ads, urging merchants to support local papers to avoid foreign advertisements. Mrs. D E Pond travels to State Center to visit daughter Mrs. Mary McMahon.
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Seattle
Wash
Australia
Western Newspaper Union
Clinton Mirror
D. E. Pond
State Center
Mary McMahon
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London Telegraph
Jones County
Jows
Super Able
Uest
Claytown
Madison
Nsw
Castle
Tim. Grove
Tim- Cass
Iron Bridge
Lovell Township
Ironbridge Grove
Wayne
Washington Township
Bihan
W. J. Nicholas
Hans Hinrichsen
Wyoming
George W. Richmond
M. Magee
Mary Cook
John Shedek
Cook
Lathrop
Oxford Junction
Allie R. Pulcifer
C. S. Bidwell
J.J. Locher
E. J. Lightfoot
Bradsteel
L. G. Stabler
H. Null
J. B. Moses
Center Junction
J. M. Hofacre
Howard County
H. S. Richardson
South Dakota
J. A. Voorhees
Matilda Jack
J. G. van Sickle
Poland
China
Allen Fairbanks
A. Waterman
Stabler
Finder
Emma Binggell
George Stuhler
Main Street
Peter Ommen
Ricklef Gerdes
N. G. W. Winner
W.E. Corbin
Harmony
Ethel Barrymore
Laurette Taylor
Empire Theater
New
Natalie Alt York
Adele
Longacre Theater
Louise Dresser
Rose Coghlan
Ours
Sexe
Wm. H. Gifford & Sons
J. E. Bateman
Grand Streets
Mary G. Hogan
Scotch Grove Township
G. J. Hughes
Richland Township
Geo. P. Rogers
Horse Hospital
George Albery
North Cedar Street
First Street
H. C. Bohlken
Scotch Grove Nursery
Growers of
Iowa Crees
Iowa Farms
Scotch Grove, Ta
Eclipse Lumber Co
East Side Yard
J. H. Henry
Mer
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